Illustrated Judeo-Persian Manuscripts
Two illustrated Judeo-Persian manuscripts depicting biblical scenes.
85.46.1 and 85.46.2
Gift of Chimon Mayeri and Family
Painted Esther Scroll (Northern Italy, 18th century)
Painted manuscript of the Book of Esther, rolled for use on the holiday of Purim.
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Global Jewish Diaspora
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Music
The music holdings of The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life comprise books, sound recording, sheet music and manuscripts, and constitute one of the most important repositories of Jewish musi
Western Jewish Americana
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